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trust machine calorie counter?

jarrettd
jarrettd Posts: 872 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I work out on an elliptical, changing speed and resistance to match my music. My machine gives a calorie count that is higher than the estimate on the exercise log here. Which should I go by?

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  • codexavellum
    codexavellum Posts: 112
    I have a HRM and it seems like the elliptical over-estimates calories burned. I would say go with the lesser of the two
  • papastu
    papastu Posts: 737 Member
    best thing i could suggest is get a Heart Rate Monitor, best thing i ever did, shows just how far out the machines are at the gym
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    Since I simply can't afford a HRM right now, if I use a machine -- I tend to go with those calories. It knows how fast, how much resistance, etc you've done whereas MFP is just guessing. If you aren't comfortable with the number - do something between the two and be careful about eating back your exercise calories (maybe only eat 1/2 or 3/4 back vs all of them). :)
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